Autumn 2016: Koishikawa Korakuen

Visit Date: 12/07/2016 (Best viewing Time: mid November to early December)

Koishikawa Kōrakuen (小石川後楽園) is one of the oldest and best preserved parks in Tokyo and one of the surviving gardens from the Edo period. It provides one of the most pleasing autumn viewing spot in the city.

During this week, the autumn colors in the park are already past peak but are still beautiful.

The maple tree near Togetsukyo Bridge has lost most of its leaves but the area is still gorgeous.

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Autumn 2016: Meiji-jingu Gaien’s Ginkgo Avenue

Visit Date: 11/25/2016 (Best viewing Time: mid November to early December)

The Aoyama Icho Namiki (銀杏並木) or ginkgo tree lined avenue leading towards Meiji-jingu Gaien Park, is just a short walk from Aoyama-Itchome Station. It is one of the most popular autumn viewing spot in Tokyo because this 300 meters long boulevard gets covered with yellow carpet of ginkgo leaves during the season.

Most of the trees may have shed their leaves due to the previous day’s snow fall but some of the trees in the shade were still slightly green.

Beautifully lined avenue.

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Autumn 2016: Shinjuku Gyoen

Visit Date: 11/17/2016 (Best viewing Time: late November to early December)

Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is located just a short walk from either Shinjuku or Sendagaya stations. It provides a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere which makes it a popular destination in the busy city.

Beautiful autumn colors brighten up today’s sunny day as the fall colors approaches its peak. The Japanese Garden, which is a favorite autumn spot, is beginning to show beautiful flashes of bright red.

View from the Japanese Garden on this sunny day.

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Autumn 2016: Hibiya Park

Visit Date: 11/17/2016 (Best viewing Time: late November to early December)

Hibiya Park (日比谷公園) is a public park that lies between the east gardens of the Imperial Palace, the Shinbashi district and the Kasumigaseki government district. It is Japan’s first western modern park with flowers and trees for all season which makes it a prefect place of relaxation for people working in the nearby business district.

Gorgeous autumn colors are approaching its peak specially around the Shinkei/Kumogata Pond and Open-Air Concert Hall.

Gorgeous fall colors around the Shinkei/Kumogata Pond.

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Autumn 2016: Revisiting Showa Kinen Park

Visit Date: 11/13/2016 (Best viewing Time: early November to early December)

The Showa Memorial Park 昭和記念公園 in Tachikawa is typically one of the first few places in Tokyo to see autumn colors. The Japanese garden in the park is one of the best places to see a beautiful canvas of colors.

autumn2016_showakinenpark01 People crowding the bridge near the garden entrance.

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